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National News
Sycamore Gap accused could not understand outcry because it was just a tree
One of two former friends on trial for cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap sycamore has said he could not understand the huge outcry after it was felled, telling a court it was just a tree..
Badenoch confident of leading Tories into next election despite drubbing
Kemi Badenoch insisted she was confident she would lead the Conservatives into the next general election following the partys drubbing last week..
UK and India agree trade deal slashing tariffs on car and whisky exports
The UK and India have sealed a free trade agreement, in a deal which is hoped will boost sectors hardest hit by Donald Trumps tariffs..
King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation
Lifelike and atmospheric portraits of the King and Queen commissioned to mark their coronation have been unveiled by the couple..
News about Meridian FM
80th Anniversary of VE Day in East Grinstead
The day started with a proclamation at the war memorial on the High Street.
MeridianFM Team Attend The Mid Sussex Marathon
Alyson Bowcott, Jeannie Bizzell and Tim Graham the MCs for the event
MeridianFM Awarded a Community Grant of £300
Jeannie Bizzell was delighted to collect a cheque for £300 from East Grinstead Town Mayor
OFCOM Awards 5 year License
107 Meridian FM set to continue broadcasting until 2030 following Ofcom license renewal.
Local News
Special exhibition train to visit Sussex
The Railway 200 exhibition train, Inspiration, will visit Bluebell Railway in Sussex from July 23–29, offering visitors a glimpse into rail’s past and future.
We deserve better from the Labour Government
Only a small percentage of local council seats in the UK were up for election last week, but their results should send a message to the government that its current strategy of continuing austerity and being diet Reform UK is not working. Although locally Labour held on in Westbourne and Poets Corner, the Labour majority shrank considerably from about a 1,000 against the Greens in 2023 to 209 votes last week. Despite the clear harm it is doing both to the country and to the Labour vote, Labour ha
M23, A23 and A27 road closures taking place in Sussex this weekend
There are only a small number of closures that will affect traffic in Sussex this weekend, according to National Highways.
Petworth House to host three-day antiques and fine art fair this May
The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair returns May 16–18, showcasing 60+ exhibitors at Petworth House, with tickets including access to the park.